Grant Accountant

Grant AccountantLocation: New Rochelle, NY (Hybrid after onboarding)Salary: $60K-$66KGrowing non-profit trade organization seeks new Grant Accountant to join their teamResponsibilities:Supports and manage the claiming, budgeting, and review of a diverse portfolio of grants funded by County & State.Responsible for the accounting, audit follow-up & revenue reconciliation of grants & other miscellaneous revenues received by the organizationUnderstand all financial-related grant or contract compliance requirements.Meet reporting deadlines, both internal and external, and support program staff as necessary to maintain compliance.Review monthly financial statements, P&L, and GL Detail, and prepare JVs for necessary corrections.Prepare and/or review budgets for proposals for assigned and new programs.Prepare timely financial reports and invoices required by funding agencies (federal, state, or private funding sources) for assigned programs.Complete monthly billing for each award, including voucher billing.Set up new grants in Fund-Ez, following Agency standards.Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for all external audits, and monitoring visits.Gather and provide support related to audit requests.Complete the grant closeout process for any grant ending under your responsibility.Work and support the budgeting for new grants as required.Support the annual budget preparation process as required.Provide input to and assist in the maintenance of finance office accounting policies and procedures.Take initiative to improve efficiency in finance office operations, procedures, and contract/grants management. Act as backup, as necessary, for other finance office staff.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or relevant experience required5+ years of experience with grants management and claiming in a complex non-profit organization.Proficiency in fund Ez or other non-profit accounting software required.Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and strong attention to detail.Familiarity with donor databases or basic accounting principles a plusExceptional organizational and time management skills.Strong interpersonal communication skills, especially when engaging with external funders.Ability to work collaboratively with many non-financial program professionals.